A sense of responsibility is an attribute that everyone should hold. As the oldest of four children, I have always had this. My parents have to rely on me to be responsible, not only for myself but for my brother and sisters. They need to be able to trust me and they can. There are a lot of instances where I have to step up and take care of my siblings. School has always been a top priority. Starting in...

For the personal statement, I based my essay off of one I had used for my National Honor Society essay. I chose the general statement option because I knew that it would allow me to present myself in the best way. I could explain my responsibilities, experiences, volunteer work and dedication without being tied down to one specific idea. However, I would pick an essay topic that is not only the easiest to write but the one that showcases who...

In school, we have a lot of general education requirements which means we have to take classes from a variety of areas and subjects other than our major. At first, I found it really annoying that I couldn't just jump into my core classes, after all, I'm...

The sense of community. Seeing familiar faces walking to and from classes...

I wish I had done Early Decision mostly because...

I would definitely suggest exhausting your scholarship options before anything else. For just a little bit of your time, you can save so much money on school. If...

Seriously, make sure you pick someone who knows you well! Asking someone who doesn't know you well will lead to a subpar recommendation and that's not their fault. It's hard to right a strong recommendation for someone you don't know. Also make sure the person you're asking is familiar with your character, personality,...